& Festivals
Annual Events & Festivals
Florida’s Adventure Coast draws locals and visitors alike to experience fun and exciting festivals, shows, and signature events held throughout the year. In addition to these annual events, visitors can discover local happenings throughout Brooksville, Weeki Wachee and surrounding areas, from live music and entertainment to community fairs, farmers markets and much more. Mark your calendar for these special events in every season and check out our Calendar of Events for more upcoming on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee – Hernando Beach.
Spring
Florida’s Adventure Coast is warmed by sunshine and extra blue skies in the Spring, a perfect time for outdoor music and art festivals, nature activities and fresh u-picking. Visit local farms for fresh produce and u-picking; you can even spirits being made at farms like Upicktopia and NJoy Spirits Distillery. Following is sunflower season, with local spots like Sweetfields Farm and HarvestMoon Fun Farm offering Sunflower Mazes and festivals for all to enjoy.
MARCH
- Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest – March 5-7, 2027
- Foggy Longbritches Folk Festival – March 2027 (TBD)
- Will McLean Music Festival – March 12-14, 2027
- Art in the Park – March 13-14, 2027
- Blues Bash at the Ranch – March 19-21, 2027
- Florida Agriculture & Wildlife Expo – March 12-21, 2027
- Spring Bluegrass Festival – March 2027 (TBD)
APRIL
- Croom Fools Run 50M/50K/16M – April 2027 (TBD)
- Nature Coast Birding Festival – April 9-10, 2027
- Hernando County Fair – April – May 2027 (TBD)
- Rock & Roll Revival – April 16-18, 2027
- Gone Country at the Ranch Music Festival – April 23-25, 2027
- Earth Day Celebration at WellCome OM – April 2027 (TBD)
MAY
- Sunflower Mazes – visit our U-pick Farms
- Florida Cracker Birthday Bash – May 2027 (TBD)
- Latin Festival – First Saturday in May
- Spring Lake Memorial Classic – May 2027 (TBD)
- Sunshine Get Down Festival – May 6-9, 2027
Summer
Between splashing at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and enjoying the warm weather on Florida’s Adventure Coast waterways, visitors can look forward to Summertime festivals and community events. A popular Summer activity, Scallop Season begins on July 1 on Florida’s Adventure Coast, located on the southern border of the full season that runs through September 24.
JUNE
- Moon Over Croom Trail Run – June 5, 2027
JULY
- Rev, White and Brews Festival – held on July 4
- Heroes Boat Parade – held on July 4
- Stars & Cars Demo Derby & Fireworks – held on July 4
AUGUST
- Harvest Party at the Olive Grove – August 2027 (TBD)
Fall
Music festivals and many large, family-friendly events fill up the calendar as the weather cools (just slightly) in the Fall. Harvest festivals offer family-friendly fun for the whole season; corn mazes, pumpkin patches, farm games and haunted trails are just a few of the activities you’ll find. This season is brimming with seasonal events, from spooky haunted houses, a Festival of Trees and more leading up to the Holiday Season.
SEPTEMBER
- Tidal Brewing’s Oktidalfest – September 19-20, 2026
- Hernando County Coastal Cleanup – September 19, 2026
OCTOBER
- John Holmes Trail Run – October 3, 2026
- Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 17, 2026
- Camping with the Blues – October 16-18, 2026
- Wild n’ Wicked Nights at Weeki Wachee Springs – October 16-17, 23-24, 2026
- Ghostfest at the May-Stringer House – October 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2026
- Oktoberfest at Marker 48 Brewing – October 2026
- Spooky Spectacular at Chinsegut Conservation Center – October 17, 2026
- Halloween Howl & Safety Fun Fest – October 24, 2026
- South Booville Avenue Halloween Stroll – October 24, 2026
NOVEMBER
- Florida Winter Music Festival – November 11-15, 2026
- Field of Dreams Car Show – November 21-22, 2026
- Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival – November 26-28, 2026
- Turkey Paddle at Weeki Wachee Springs – November 2026
- Small Business Saturday – held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving
Winter
Florida’s Adventure Coast is merry and bright for the season, with holiday fairs, carriage rides, lighted boat parades and many more festive events. Enjoy peak weather for cycling and hiking, outdoor music festivals and much more!
DECEMBER
- Christmas on Main Street: Annual Tree Lighting – December 5, 2026
- Hilly Hundred 68/Century-mile ride – First Saturday
- Brooksville Christmas Parade – Second Saturday
- Annual Chamber Golf Classic – December 10, 2026
- Night of Lights: Victorian Christmas Party – December 11, 2026
- Christkindlmarket at Tidal Brewing – December 13, 2026
- Family Sensory Christmas Celebration – December 18, 2026
- South Brooksville Avenue Christmas Stroll – December 18-18, 2026
- Once Upon an OM Winter Faire – December 19, 2026
- Christmas Bird Count – December 17 & 19, 2026
- Treiman House Charity Christmas Party – December 2026 (TBD)
- Tangerine Ball Drop – December 31, 2026
JANUARY
- Croom Zoom 100K/50K/25K – first Saturday
- Florida Gulf Coast Clusters Dog Show – January 14-24, 2027
- MLK Brooksville Parade – on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Booksville Festival – January 16, 2027
FEBRUARY
- Croomfest – February 4-8, 2026
- Florida Americana Music Fest – February 2027 (TBD)
- Brooksville Tangerine Festival – February 6, 2027
- Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival – February 17-20, 2027